Lexus LBX Hybrid compact SUV arrives in Australia.

Lexus LBX – Lexus has just released a smaller urban styed SUV called the LBX. The LBX comes in two model variants, the Luxury and Sport Luxury. The latter also available in AWD.

Both models are highly specified as you would expect from Lexus.

Pricing is from $47,500 through to $56,990 plus the usual costs.

Both models come with the same hybrid-electric powertrain teaming a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor generator and nickel-metal hydride battery. This is matched to a CVT and either FWD or AWD.

The combination of the two provides peak power of 100kW and torque of 185Nm.

Being a Hybrid for the Toyota stable, the fuel economy is excellent at an ADR rate of 3.8L/100K.

Lexus pride themselves on the customer experience and the LBX comes with

• complimentary three-year subscription to Lexus Connected Services^, through the use of the Lexus Connected smartphone app.
• A three-year complimentary subscription to the Lexus Encore lifestyle program
• a five-year/unlimited kilometre Lexus Warranty

The Lexus Encore Lifestyle Program provides customers a range of benefits including exclusive offers with luxury hotel partners, invites to unforgettable events and experiences, and fuel discounts at participating Ampol service stations.

Lexus LBX is sure to stir up the smaller premium SUV segment.

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